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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 473.76 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 473.76 and 234.66 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 473.76 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/473.76 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 473.76 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 111,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,172.52/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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